I find this really disrespectful

[Richard320]

This ad for Decked just came across my facebook feed. They're using an American flag as a seat cushion! It's against the flag code and it's really disrespectful.

 

[mikeru82]

I would share your outrage on that if it truly were an American flag, but it looks like a blanket woven to look like an American flag to me.

 

[Belvedere]

I would share your outrage on that if it truly were an American flag, but it looks like a blanket woven to look like an American flag to me.

Which if I remember correctly is also considered a no-no, along with clothing, but rarely gets noticed.

 

[HSKR R/T]

This ad for Decked just came across my facebook feed. They're using an American flag as a seat cushion! It's against the flag code and it's really disrespectful.

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So contact Decked and bring it up with them. Posting here won't do much good.

 

[Richard320]

So contact Decked and bring it up with them. Posting here won't do much good.

I did. But there's also strength in numbers.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I did. But there's also strength in numbers.

Guess it depends on how offended one wants to be. There are thousands of other examples of products that go against the flag code, which is just a common courtesy thing, that I haven't seen you comment about. Shoot, there are guys on this very forum with flag decals facing the wrong direction on the passenger sides of their trucks

 

[theblet]

Not too big of a deal since it’s not a real “flag”. That would be like a shirt with an American flag on it. If it’s a real flag, it’s either up on the pole or folded and stored, never touching the ground.

I’d rather see that cushion than a BLM cushion.

 

[mikeru82]

Which if I remember correctly is also considered a no-no, along with clothing, but rarely gets noticed.

While that may be true, there are far more important things going on in the world right now to worry about, no matter which side of the aisle you're on. Maybe it wasn't the best choice for Decked to use in a photo, but it wouldn't keep me from buying their products if I wanted something they're selling.

 

[silver billet]

I'm not American but I don't see the problem to be honest. Whether it's the flag or an "offensive name", it depends on the context and intent behind the usage. I can affectionately call my buddy a ret@rd, he'll just fire back something else. But if you're mad at him and start calling him offensive names with the intent to hurt, that's a different story.

Same thing here with a country flag. The intent was not meant to disrespect the USA. Could they have been more careful, perhaps, but I agree with the others in that there are far bigger problems.

 

[SD Rebel]

I guess it depends on how it's viewed, either based on the "rules" vs custom.

There are a lot of American Flag bikinis out there that I probably don't have an issue with. However, if it's a piece that will be stepped on, I don't think it's good idea.

I Googled this, so hoping it's accurate: Flag Code (U.S.C. Title 4, chapter 5), the American flag is not supposed to be reproduced in any manner that is disposable or touch the ground in any way. So technically, using an American flag doormat or similar is a violation of the Flag Code.

I suspect though in that Decked picture that the American flag is there to highlight the American made aspect of the product, and likely not actually used in an offending way?

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

I guess it depends on how it's viewed, either based on the "rules" vs custom.

There are a lot of American Flag bikinis out there that I probably don't have an issue with. However, if it's a piece that will be stepped on, I don't think it's good idea.

I Googled this, so hoping it's accurate: Flag Code (U.S.C. Title 4, chapter 5), the American flag is not supposed to be reproduced in any manner that is disposable or touch the ground in any way. So technically, using an American flag doormat or similar is a violation of the Flag Code.

I suspect though in that Decked picture that the American flag is there to highlight the American made aspect of the product, and likely not actually used in an offending way?

Yep, that covers a LOT of things too. Disposable? Ever been to an Independence Day picnic?

How about clothing? Well, I'm not turning these girls in.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

This guy is a patriotic Bud Light drinker.......

 

[Rick3478]

A lot of people just don't know. They don't teach much in school these days.

 

[smashweights]

If there's not 50 stars and 13 stripes it ain't the flag it's just red white and blue stars and stripes.

 

[Darksteel165]

Yep, that covers a LOT of things too. Disposable? Ever been to an Independence Day picnic?

How about clothing? Well, I'm not turning these girls in.

I would turn her in.
Going to need you to remove those clothing's representing the flag...

 

[Brutal_HO]

If there's not 50 stars and 13 stripes it ain't the flag it's just red white and blue stars and stripes.

Mostly true. However;

The Flag Code prohibits using the flag "for any advertising purpose" and also states that the flag "should not be embroidered, printed, or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use".[101] Both of these codes are generally ignored, almost always without comment.

Section 8, entitled "Respect For Flag", states in part: "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery", and "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform". Section 3 of the Flag Code[102] defines "the flag" as anything "by which the average person seeing the same without deliberation may believe the same to represent the flag of the United States of America". An additional provision that is frequently violated at sporting events is part (c) "The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free."[103]

Although the Flag Code is U.S. federal law, there is no penalty for a private citizen or group failing to comply with the Flag Code, and it is not widely enforced—indeed, punitive enforcement would conflict with the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.[104] Passage of the proposed Flag Desecration Amendment would overrule the legal precedent that has been established.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Yep, that covers a LOT of things too. Disposable? Ever been to an Independence Day picnic? View attachment 156090

How about clothing? Well, I'm not turning these girls in. View attachment 156091

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I think they both need a spanking.

 

[scottmoyer]

Just to clear things up, they are referring to official flags that should not be used as clothing, mats, etc. Printing the likeness of the flag is NOT the flag. I do agree that the flag code clearly states that it should never be used as a mat or in any advertising.

Regarding the passenger side vehicle flag facing backwards, that is the correct layout. Since the flag has the field of blue on the top left when looking at it on one side, the opposite side of the flag when on a pole and going forward into battle would show the field of blue to the right when on the right side .

"This blue star field must always face towards the front, in the highest position of honor, followed by the flag’s red and white stripes, so the blue field of stars on the U.S. flag patch must be “reversed” so that its position is in front as troops move forward.

If the flag was not worn “backward” on the right sleeve of a military uniform, according to protocol, then it would appear as if it were retreating.

When the U.S. flag is displayed on any object that is moving, including a person in uniform, the field of blue must be displayed towards the front of the object.

 

[Belvedere]

Since we're kinda on the subject... during my recent trip to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green I saw this.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Just to clear things up, they are referring to official flags that should not be used as clothing, mats, etc. Printing the likeness of the flag is NOT the flag. I do agree that the flag code clearly states that it should never be used as a mat or in any advertising.

Regarding the passenger side vehicle flag facing backwards, that is the correct layout. Since the flag has the field of blue on the top left when looking at it on one side, the opposite side of the flag when on a pole and going forward into battle would show the field of blue to the right when on the right side .

"This blue star field must always face towards the front, in the highest position of honor, followed by the flag’s red and white stripes, so the blue field of stars on the U.S. flag patch must be “reversed” so that its position is in front as troops move forward.

If the flag was not worn “backward” on the right sleeve of a military uniform, according to protocol, then it would appear as if it were retreating.

When the U.S. flag is displayed on any object that is moving, including a person in uniform, the field of blue must be displayed towards the front of the object.

You misunderstood my comment about flags in vehicles. I know the proper orientation for them. Many people don't buy the reverse image flag for passenger side